Happy 5th Birthday, LadyBug!

This little girl is full of personality, can’t you tell? Look at the sparkle in her eyes! She’s funny, and can be incredibly generous and sweet. And although I think she struggles sometimes to keep it all together, she can be sheer delight.

When she joined us 5 years ago, it was on her own terms. She has continued to assert her individuality ever since. I don’t know what the year ahead holds for our little LadyBug, but I hope she comes into herself a bit more, overcomes her shyness, and learns to accept help and comfort when offered. I worry about her transition to Kindergarten when it took her oh-so-long to be comfortable in pre-school, but I think she’ll be OK in the end.

Here’s to another year of watching my little girl grow and learn. Happy 5th Birthday, LadyBug! We love you!